This course is a must for the nurse caring for medical/surgical/telemetry patients.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the program the participant will be able to:

• List normal values for vital signs (BP, HR, RR, pulse oximetry & Temp)

• Discuss accurate measurement of BP, orthostatic BP, and BP in shock patient.

• List factors that affect vital signs

• Distinguish multiple lung sounds

• Definetypes of ventilator settings

• Identify common alarms and disadvantages with each ventilator setting

• Define NIPPV settings, usages, benefits, and adverse conditions

• Discuss care of a patient receiving NIPPV

• Distinguish oxygen therapy use and care:

  • Nasal cannula

  • Simple face mask

  • Venturi mask

  • Partial non-rebreathing mask

• Discuss care of patient with a chest tube

• Identify neurological assessment in relation to Glascow Coma Scale

• Describe care of a medical detox patient

• Define assessment of skin, hair, and nails

• Identify assessment of pulses and edema

• Locate common areas of referred abdominal pain

• Locate common areas of referred abdominal pain

• List placement, suction, and feeding with a gastric tube 

Program Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites required.

Program Credit:

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for 8.0 hours, BRN Provider Number 1384. No partial credit will be given.

Although the Board of Registered Nursing does not approve individual continuing education courses, providers are required by law to be approved by the Board. Complaints regarding continuing education providers or continuing education courses should be addressed to the Board.